Trailer bunks

Zebra · #1 01-08-2005, 11:21 AM

I bought my 84 v20 and it didnt come with a trailer. The boat sits fine on the trailer I have, except the bunks dont go all the way to the back of the transom. 12" to 14" short, could this cause a problem down the road with the weight hanging off the rear.... What do you guys think...

Airslot · #2 01-08-2005, 11:31 AM

Get longer bunks.

Airslot

macojoe · #3 01-08-2005, 11:45 AM

I had a roller trailer that came with my boat. It was 2 feet short!! I used it for 5 years that way. With out any problems.

But my boat at that time was a I/O so there was no motor hanging off the back to bounce.

But you have a bunk trailer, you can do like Airslot says, Make longer bunks!! Pretty easy to do and better then having to get a new trailer!!

But when ever you do get the cash for a newer or new trailer get a roller!! It will make your boating experience much Greater!! My old trailer was just that OLD, I just bought a brand new trailer this year and I will tell you, its the best thing I have ever done!!!

Ok Later

#4 01-08-2005, 12:27 PM

I HAVE A SINGLE AXLE ROLLER TRAILER FOR SALE. IT CAME WITH MY V20. IT IS A 1990 LOAD RITE. PLASTIC FENDERS WITH A WINCH. NO REGISTRATION. $400. FOR ONE OF YOU GUYS. IT IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL AND ROAD READY. YOU CAN SEE IT ON LONG ISLAND.
VIC.

reelapeelin · #5 01-08-2005, 04:43 PM

Buy Vic's trailer or get a motor-toter ;D...

#6 01-08-2005, 05:29 PM

Over time, the unsupported weight of the motor and stern of the boat can deform the hull into what is called a "hook".

As Airslot said - "get longer bunks".

Also, you might try moving the bow stop/winch stand as far forward as possible.

Zebra · #7 01-09-2005, 11:16 AM

Thanks, bow stop is already as far forward as it will go, i'll put in longer bunks....also just watched a fishing show on stripped bass up in NJ NY area 18 to 25 lbs looked like a great fish.

Mac_Attack · #8 01-09-2005, 11:18 AM

Zebra I saw the same show. Strippers look like a fun catch. Bill Mc

reelapeelin · #9 01-09-2005, 01:40 PM

Our freshwater reservoirs are stocked w/stripers...we chase 'em winter, spring and summer(they get lock-jaw in the fall)...generally <10lbs with regular catches up to 20lbs...up to 40lbs from time to time and 50-60lbs are heard of couple of times a year...my best one so far is 34lbs and been tryin' to do better ever since ;D...

We usually use live blue-back herring free-lining slow behind boat w/elec trolling motor...they hit it like a freight train ;D...